Fine Art Rental and Leasing

Here are some examples of people who might enter into a rental or lease agreement:

~ For display at a conference or convention
~ For use on a movie set
~ For use in a corporate office
~ For use in a public setting (public building, medical offices, hospital)
~ For private use for those who are interested in fine art but do not have the large capital outlay
~ For virtually any reason

Phillip John "Aarnaquq" Charette, Alaskan Native Yup'ik artist, has been awarded the 2009 Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) Fellowship. SWAIA, a non-profit organization, is an advocate for Native American arts and cultures (particularly those in the Southwest). SWAIA creates economic and cultural opportunities for Native American artists in part by producing and promoting the Santa Fe Indian Market each August. The Fellowship program is a highly competitive application process with over a thousand applications received each year. Phillip is one of only five artists to receive the 2009 Fellowship.

The purpose of the SWAIA Fellowship Program is to help emerging and established American Indian artists reach the next level by providing funds to help advance their talents, assist with promotion, building a portfolio, further their professional development, and more. For over 20 years, SWAIA has awarded more than 130 fellowships to select Native American artists based on their achievement of excellence in the arts. The current fellowship award is $5,000. In 2008, SWAIA® awarded fellowships to six talented artists.
Phillip's expansion plans include the purchase of welding equipment that will allow him to begin producing large outdoor metal sculptures. "Winning this highly coveted Fellowship is one of the most exciting things to happen to me as an artist. To win this award is a statement of where I've come as a professional artist and I'm thankful to the SWAIA selection committee for giving me this recognition," said Phillip.

Phillip's artistic focus has been on mixed media sculptures and prints that are contemporary renditions of traditional Yup'ik ceremonial masks. He has participated in shows at the Smithsonian, the Eiteljorg, and the Heard Museums, and was a part of the Changing Hands 2: Art Without Reservation national museum tour. His work has been collected privately and by museums, including the Portland Art Museum and the Hallie Ford Museum. He makes his home in Eastern Oregon.

To learn more about this award, please visit the SWAIA website.

What you get when you purchase:

~ You pay possibly thousands of dollars in one large amount up front and you own the art for life
~ You get to call it your own
~ You're the envy of friends, family, neighbors, peers, competitors, co-workers, etc.
~ If you change your mind or you want something more, you still own the piece you purchased, and you have to buy a new one
~ You have to have expendable income in order to be able to afford to buy fine art
~ It is a family and/or business asset

What you get when you lease or rent:
~ Deduct your payments as a business expense!
~ No large expense. You get to save your money for other things
~ You're the envy of friends, family, neighbors, peers, competitors, co-workers, etc.
~ If you change your mind, you get to switch out the art at a very low price
~ You don't have to have wealth to surround yourself with art and enhance your image
~ You can have art for a one-time event without a large cash outlay or commitment

The end result with both options:

You have beautiful art in your presence!

(Image shown here is one of my Medicine prints. Each depicts an image of a large mask I've made over the past few years. This print shows the Bear mask. Ask about leasing or renting one, or the full set of 5)

Minimum $30 a month pricing for all rental and lease options.

LONG TERM LEASING PRICE OPTIONS:

4% - $500 - $1000
3.5% - $1000 - $5000
3% - $5000 - $100000
2.5% - $10000 and over
2% for multiple pieces and/or locations

SHORT TERM RENTAL PRICE OPTIONS:

Under 1 month
10% - $500 - $1,000
9.5% - $5,000 - $10,000
9% - over $10,000
7% for multiple pieces and or locations

1 month - 6 months
8% - $500 - $1,000
7% - $1,000 - $5,000
6% - over $10,000
5% for multiple pieces and or locations

6 months - 1 year
5% - $500 - $1000
4.5% - $1000 - $5000
4% - $5000 - $100000
3.5% - $10000 and over
3% for multiple pieces and/or locations

FEES

Setup Fee
$15 for $1,000 and under
$25 for $1,001 - $5,000
$35 for $5,001 - $10,000
$50 for $10,000 and over and multiple

** Due to the size and nature of large wall sculptures, setup and installation fees vary. Please contact YupikMask for details.

Shipping Costs vary according to size and weight of art

** An up front two-month deposit will be applied to all rental and lease options over 2 months.

What are your options?

Short term: You might have one special event coming up that requires a perfect piece of art be on display, so buying a piece doesn't make sense. We'll work with you to make sure you have the perfect statement piece n the size you want, all under a contract that works exactly to your specifications. Please note: rental fees are generally based as a percentage of the value of the art. However, there is a minimum charge of $50 for special short-term events, plus set-up, insurance, and and transportation costs.

1 - 6 Month Rental: Want to rent something on a month-to-month basis without entering into a lease contract? We'll work with you on that as well. Note: prices are generally higher for 1 - 6 month rental contracts than they are for longer-term contracts and leases. Fees will be a percentage of the value of the art, plus a set-up fee, insurance, and transportation costs.

6 - 12 Month Rental: Still interested in renting, but want to sign a contract to rent over a longer term? We'll make sure that you have the piece for the period of time you choose, and at a lower percentage rate than you would get under a shorter term contract. Again, fees will be a percentage of the value of the art, plus a set-up fee, insurance, and transportation costs.

Under rental contracts, a fair percentage of the rental payments will be applied toward purchase if the renter decides to buy the art they are renting.

Lease: Leases are entered into for those who are interested in a longer-term commitment, and who may want to have their lease payments applied to purchase or buy-out at any time. Monthly fees are a percentage of the value of the art, but at a lower rate. Fees include set-up, insurance, and transportation costs.

Under lease options, all lease payments will be applied to the total value of the art.

Multiple pieces and/or locations: Special contracts are available for clients wishing to lease or rent multiple pieces in one location or various locations. Please inquire with YupikMask for details on leasing or renting under this option.

Rotation option: Lessees under a lease contract are provided a rotation option for a set fee. Rotation set-up fees are based on value of art and frequency of rotation.

**Important Notes**

Insurance: From the moment of installation until the moment the art is back in our possession, the lessee is responsible for insurance costs. Payment for any damage, changes, adjustments, etc. will be charged to the lessee.

All lessees or renters must be approved by YupikMask: Alaskan Native Fine Art representatives. This includes credit checks and references.

In case you're interested in interviews with Phillip or articles about him, this is the place to check. We'll be posting links to online interviews, information on radio interviews, and publication dates of print interviews.

Upcoming events:

Art Heals, From Birth to Death Columbia Center for the Arts, March 6, 2009 through March 29, 2009. Opening Reception: March 6th, 6 -8pm. This show will feature beautiful art in a variety of media that has the capacity to help people heal - their bodies, their minds, their souls - whatever it is that needs healing, at any point in life. A number of presentations about healing arts are also planned. I will talk about the traditional healing influence and healing themes found in his work and Saturday March 21, at 2:30pm. The title of the talk will be Perspectives on a Shaman's Gift. For more information, contact: Columbia Arts

Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition: Indigenous Voices Reply
May 30 - November 29, 2009, Burke Museum, Seattle, WA

Stay posted for info on these upcoming written pieces:

Print: Harvard University Magazine, May-June Issue 2009
Print: Sunset Magazine interview
Blog: ReconnectWithSimmons Blog by Lynette Benton

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